Archive for September, 2008

7 Ways To Excel At Resting

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Puck - nap guru
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“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgement will be surer.  Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen.”  - Leonardo da Vinci

Do you think that you get enough rest in your life?  I don’t just mean sleep either, although that’s part of it.  I simply mean downtime, time to relax and rejuvenate, time to think and just meander along. 

Use Self Reflection To Get Some Direction

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Temple silhouette reflected
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Have you ever done something and then thought to yourself, “Why did I do that”?  Have you ever wondered to yourself how you will ever get to where you want to be, or even where it is that you want to be?

Taking the time to properly reflect on your life is a practice that will help you understand yourself.  Not taking the time to reflect is like going through life with your eyes closed - voluntarily blind.

Spend some time on a regular basis reflecting on your life.  Here are some things you need to do that.